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Engineering Leadership

In this collection, I write about how engineering organizations behave, focusing on systems of people operating under change, incentives, and imperfect information.

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Essays

Jul
08

Why Every Manager Should Write a "How to Work With Me" Guide

2 min read
Jun
23

Be a Duck (Sometimes)

2 min read
Feb
18

Maintaining an Accurate Org Chart

1 min read
Feb
03

Managing Change & Minimizing Whiplash

2 min read

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Software Design
In this collection, I write about how software systems are shaped over time, with an emphasis on boundaries, dependencies, and design decisions that hold up under change.
Software Development
In this collection, I write about the day-to-day craft of building software, focusing on tools, workflows, and practical decisions shaped by real-world constraints.

For short-form content, I also share notes and curated links with commentary on external articles.